Chapter 12:
"So this key is one of two keys that go to a lock box in Zurich and that leads to a means of controlling Clark?" Martha questioned as she held the small golden key in her hand.
"Yes, that's why I must get it to Clark & explain to him what danger he is in. Lex has already had Patricia Swann killed. It's only a matter of time before he realizes that I have the second key and comes looking for it."
"All right, then what are we waiting for?"
"Martha, there is something else that I need to tell you. Not long ago, I captured Clark & hid him to protect him from Patricia Swann. I was afraid that she may try to expose him. But to ensure he wouldn't escape, I used a Kryptonite infused cage."
Martha sat in mute silence.
"Please Martha, I'm telling you the truth. I only wanted to safeguard Clark's secret."
"Then why didn't you simply warn him about Patricia Swann?"
"She said she had incriminating evidence against me that she would show the world if I didn't present her with the Traveler. My duty is to protecting your son. How would I be able to do that if I was blackmailed & thrown behind bars? Have you ever known Clark to be cautious when it came to protecting himself?"
"I don't know what to say."
"Just tell me that you still believe in me. That you still trust me. Tell me that if I didn't do the right thing that I at least did it for the right reasons. Please..."
"I believe you did what you did for reasons that you thought were right," Martha spoke slowly.
"Do you think we'll be able to convince Clark of that?"
"I don't know. What I do know is that we have to try to convince him of the danger that he is in now. It may be the only way to save him and you."
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TO BE CONTINUED ….